Rivers State government head of service, Dr. George Nwaeke, has resigned his appointment with the state.
ENigeria News reports that the resignation of Dr. George Nwaeke, who served under the suspended governor, Siminalayi Fubara, was contained in a statement issued by the Chief of Staff to the Sole Administrator and obtained by newsmen on Tuesday morning.
The statement seen by ENigeria News reads, “The office of His Excellency, the Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral (retd.) Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas CFR, is saddened to announce the resignation of the Head of Service, Rivers State, Dr George Nwaeke, FCA, Mni.
“His Excellency, the Administrator appreciates the immense contributions he has shown this administration in the short period he served and wishes him well in his future endeavours.”
Reacting to the resignation letter, the state’s sole administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd.), thanked Nwaeke for his service to him within the short period since he assumed office and wished him well in his future endeavours.
Following the resignation of Dr. George Nwaeke, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas had since announced the appointment of Prof. Ibibi Worika as the new Secretary to the State Government.
“His appointment follows careful consideration of his credentials, extensive experience, and performance during rigorous selection process.
“Professor Worika’s distinguished career spans academia, international legal practice, and high-level policy advisory roles, making him uniquely qualified to support the administrator in the onerous task of achieving Mr. President’s mandate,” a statement from the government read. His appointment took effect immediately.
